Young backs England selection policy
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsWasps director of rugby Dai Young says Wales' policy of selecting Test players based outside the country has "wrecked" regional rugby. Former Wales captain Young backed England's position of...
England urged not to follow ARU lead
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auFormer Wales captain Dai Young has urged England to stick with their policy of only selecting home-based players for international matches, saying Wales’ decision to pick stars at overseas clubs...
Is Judgement Day Walker's chance?
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsWing Eli Walker had been hoping to treat Ospreys' Pro12 Judgement Day encounter as "just another game", but national coach Warren Gatland's presence in Saturday's Welsh showpiece may...
Selection tweak boosts Aussie hopes
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsWales and England could face Matt Giteau and Drew Mitchell at the 2015 World Cup after Australia made a key change to their selection policy. Only home-based players used to be considered, ruling...
'Judgement Day to become a sell out'
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsLyn Jones predicts Welsh Rugby's Judgement Day will become a sell-out in future at the Millennium Stadium. On Saturday Cardiff Blues face Ospreys and Newport Gwent Dragons play...
Waratahs skipper to stay in Australia
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comNew South Wales Waratahs captain Dave Dennis has rejected offers to join the exodus to Europe next season and signed up for two more years in Australian rugby. The versatile forward, who has played...
STAT ATTACK: Madigan's Leinster have an eye on history
1 decade ago by Ulster Rugby NewsLeinster are desperate to secure their place in the top four of the GUINNESS PRO12 and while the team's goal remains Ian Madigan's priority, there is plenty at stake on a personal note as well in the run-in. Only...
Welsh rugby's 'Judgment Day' needs a positive verdict
1 decade ago by The TelegraphThe Welsh Rugby Union announced last week that it was employing Sports Recruitment International, the firm the England and Wales Cricket Board is using in the search for its new managing director, to...
Leicester sign Australia international wing Peter Betham from Waratahs
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Betham, capped twice by the Wallabies, has signed for next season• Richard Cockerill: We have been looking for strength in back-three• Leicester prepare for game against America’s rugby convertsLeicester...
Rugby player, 25, dies making tackle
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsA 25-year-old fly-half has died after suffering a head injury while making a tackle for his Australian club side. Quirindi Lions' Nick Tooth was airlifted to hospital after a clash of heads while...
